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East /West Boca Raton, Highland Beach, Delray Beach, Deerfield Beach, FL - June 16, through June 23, 2014 • Year V • Number 190

Tri-Rail Growth In Boca By Kathryn Wohlpart

Public transportation is taking off in Boca Raton, starting with the Tri-Rail station on Yamato Road being the busiest station along that track of Tri-Rail stations. Now, Tri-Rail is looking to expand in Boca by adding a new station off of Military Trail, just two miles south of the existing one. Tri-Rail’s current Boca Station has 1600 riders daily, a number which Tri-Rail’s Public Information Officer, Bonnie Arnold, does not think will be affected by opening a new station nearby. “It may draw some traffic away from the other station, but probably not a substantial amount because there will not be much space for parking,” said Arnold. Due to the lack of space in the area Tri-Rail is looking to build in, the new station will be heavily reliant on shuttles, which the city of Boca Raton is ready to supply. “[Tri-Rail] had previously looked at the King’s Deli site on Military Trail south of the Glades Road overpass,” said Arnold. Continue on page 4

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Waterstone Resort & Marina Opens Waterstone Resort & Marina – A DoubleTree by Hilton in Boca Raton, Fla., is now open after a dramatic re-envisioning from the Boca Bridge Hotel. With sumptuous, custom-made furnishings and fabrics, glittering local artwork and a one-of-a-kind marriage of water and stone {from which the new property derives its name inspiration}, the new Waterstone Resort & Marina blends grand, opulent Floridian style with breezy, sophisticated coastal design to create an artistic water escape. Unveiling vibrant waterfront dining options, the resort boasts two equally appealing restaurants – Boca Landing and Waterstone Bar & Grill. Continue on page 24

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